SO many of you have requested Brandon Lake to be a guest on the podcast. Well, my friends, you're dreams have come TRUE! I am excited to get to talk to my friend Brandon about his new album Help! and his upcoming tour Miracle Nights . This conversation might be one of my favorites. We talk all about hearing the voice of God, expectancy, and the gift of being in the middle of a season. What an amazing note taking episode! . . . . Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/po...
Oct 06, 2022•58 min
What a joy to get to chat with my friends Seth and Heather Thompson Day ! Their new book, I'll See You Tomorrow , is so timely - y'all are going to love this one. Also. This resilience theme we've been having??? Okay, Lord. We.See.You. . . . . Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Cru: Text FUN to 71326 to help ...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min
What a gift it is to have Taya in the podcast studio. You know her voice from many of your favorite Hillsong UNITED Worship songs. And now she has a debut album, TAYA , that is absolutely stunning. Our conversation about prayer, Jesus, and our love for Italy, was so life giving. What a great way to kick off the weekend with this fun bonus Friday episode! . . . . Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and a...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min
My new friend, Cynt Marshall (henceforth dubbed QUEEN of That Sounds Fun Land), is on the pod today and I can't wait for y'all to hear this conversation! Cynt is the CEO of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks (I mean...how fun is THAT?!). Her new book You've Been Chosen is seriously incredible. We talked all about how her cancer journal ended up being a book about hope and joy, and the importance of morning rhythms. Also. Her story about praying over President Obama had me ROLLING with laughter! (FYI, we...
Sep 29, 2022•43 min
My girl, Nona Jones , is in the STUDIO! Hugging her neck before sitting down to have a conversation meant SO much! We talked all about getting to the root of insecurity, putting on a front that we have it all together (yikes), and setting boundaries around social media. If y'all loved this conversation, you'll love Nona's new book Killing Comparison. . . . . Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask ...
Sep 26, 2022•57 min
You know I love it anytime we get to talk about prayer on the podcast! Pastor Chad Veach is teaching us all about persistent prayer, the importance of Godly counsel, fasting, and so much more. His new book, Worried about Everything Because I Pray about Nothing , is incredibly meaningful and full of wisdom. Get your journal and pens ready, because this is for sure a note-taking episode! Check out our whole series on prayer this past year with this Spotify Playlist . . . . . Find more fun things o...
Sep 22, 2022•59 min
When I think about people who are salt of the earth, I think of Sissy Goff and David Thomas . We love them SO much around here that, of course, we were thrilled when they wanted to join the TSF Network! Sissy, David, and Melissa Trevathan are the hosts the incredible Raising Boys and Girls Podcast . Whether you're a parent, grandparent, parenting figure, or just like to love on your miniBFF's like me, this show is for you. In each episode of this podcast, they’ll share some of what they’re learn...
Sep 20, 2022•44 min
I can't wait for y'all to hear this conversation with my new friend, Katy Nichole . Of course we had to talk about being next door neighbors at the KLove awards this past year. We also chatted about the importance of mentorship, what it looks like to finish well, and how her song, In Jesus Name, became a viral sensation. Katy is so fun and y'all are going to love her new EP, Katy Nichole . . . . . Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast . . . . . Sign up to recei...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 8 min
It's an Acuff family affair in the studio today! What a great conversation with Jon Acuff and his daughters, L.E. and McRae talking about their new book, Your New Playlist . Diving into the minds of teenagers...phew...y'all aren't ready! L.E and McRae are so wise and I just love them! . . . . Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank y...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 15 min
YOU GUYS. An actual Disney Princess. Do I have the entire soundtrack of The Little Mermaid currently playing in my head?? YOU KNOW I DO! This conversation with Ariel *ahem* Jodi Benson is so fun! She is an absolute legend (literally) and her new book Part of My World is so good. Jodi shares about her faith journey, making decisions that impact your life and legacy, and how to get through the hard days. . . . . Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast . . . . . Sig...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Y'all put your seatbelts on. The one. The only. Dave Barnes is here. We talk about recordings ads for Dadville, Disneyworld, Santa, soccer, books, The Beatles, and of course, his new album Remembering: Greatest Hits Acoustic. Will I actually be opening my porch doors and blasting this album all weekend? YOU BET. . . . . It's not too late to be a Chase the Funner! Sign up HERE as we read through Chase the Fun together. . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly miniBFF newsletter and receive FREE min...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Our good friend, Matthew West is in the studio today to share about his new book The God Who Stays . Of course we HAD to talk about Matthew headlining the Ryman and winning at the K-Love Fan Awards. This is your fair warning - the story of Matthew and Lulu at camp mayyy result in LOTS OF TEARS! Ugh! What a great conversation! . . . . Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guest...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min
What an absolute joy to have both Bryan and Katie Torwalt in the studio to talk about hymns and worship music, reading the gospel, and the story of Wouldn't It Be Like You from their first live album I've Got Good News . What a GREAT way to get this holiday weekend kicked off! Get your copy of Read The Gospels Every Month Booklet - Digital Download HERE . . . . . Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and...
Sep 02, 2022•48 min
One of our most frequent guests, Charles Martin , is back in the studio today. SPOILER ALERT - if you haven't read his new book The Record Keeper , go ahead and get your Kindle app open and download the book now! Okay, are you ready to join us for book club? Let's go! (Because of the nature of Charles' novel, we talk about some topics, like human trafficking, that may be painful for you, and too grown-up for my miniBFFs. Please listen with those thoughts in mind.) . . . . Find more fun things on...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 8 min
The dearest Jordan Lee Dooley is back on the show to talk about the life of an entrepreneur, how to create a work day that is most productive for you, and her newest book Embrace Your Almost. This book is so encouraging and inspiring! It's about making the most of the middle and defining success in a world that is constantly saying we should want it all. I don't know about you, but I am here.for.it. I'm just obsessed with Jordan and I can't wait for you to hear today's conversation! Check out Sa...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min
I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the brilliant and inspiring Deborah Liu . She's the CEO of Ancestry.com and has been a leader at Facebook, PayPal, eBay, THE LIST GOES ON! Deb's new book Take Back Your Power was so impactful for me and this conversation about navigating what work and power means, having forgiveness for yourself, and the difference between a mentor and a sponsor...good gravy. Whether you are a woman at work, or you work with women, or you've ever had a job before, I t...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Let's start here: what's a podcast network? Well, the That Sounds Fun Network is an amusement park of podcasts created to entertain, impact, help and bless you and the people you love. So if you love TSF the show, we think and hope you'll love all the shows on the TSF Network. We are deeply proud of the shows on the TSF Network, and we are very excited about the ones that have joined us in 2022! We are just thrilled to welcome Wear We Are to our amusement park. Michael and Melissa Wear are just ...
Aug 23, 2022•47 min
Some of my FAVORITE days are days I get to have a conversation with Jeff Henderson ! His new book What To Do Next is perfect for anyone who is in the middle of a transition or is thinking about a transition, whether it's a job, a move to a new city, or any kind of transition (so basically, this book is perfect for EVERYBODY). GAH, he's just the best! Here's the link to Kevin Queen's sermon we talked about: What Does It Mean To Have A ‘Calling’ On Your Life? | Cross Point Church . . . . It's not ...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min
After our conversation with Walker Hayes and Craig Cooper , co-authors of Glad You're Here, back in May, SO many of asked to have Walker's wife, Laney, on the pod! We sat down and talked about her and Walker's story, the journey of being married to an unbeliever, and so many other good conversations about faith, family, life, and friendship. . . . . It's not too late to be a Chase the Funner! Sign up HERE as we read through Chase the Fun together. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Revie...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Is the first 10 minutes of this episode straight up Disney talk? YES.IT.IS. Are Sharon Hodde Miller and I going to start a Disney+Jesus Podcast? MAYBE. My sweet friend, Sharon is back in the studio today to talk about her new book The Cost of Control. Get ready, guys. The conversation about the illusion of control and tolerating uncertainty...PREPARE THE NOTEBOOKS! . . . . It's not too late to be a Chase the Funner! Sign up HERE as we read through Chase the Fun together. . . . . Sign up to recei...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 12 min
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Aug 14, 2022•4 min
Oh I'm so happy that my friend, Manda Carpenter , is joining us in the studio today! Her book Soul Care to Save Your Life is deeply honest and venerable. Manda teaches us about shame, confession, and how healing bearing your soul to one person can be. Oof. This is one feels special. Check out music from Manda's husband, Eric Lee Carpenter, HERE . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! ...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Y'all know I can get FIRED UP when we talk sports on the pod. What an absolute joy to get to talk with Coach Tony Dungy and his amazing wife, Lauren . Their new book Uncommon Influence: Saying Yes to a Purposeful Life is inspiring and powerful. This conversation about prayer and serving in our communities is SO good! Their story as foster parents gave me all.the.feels. You are going to love them and their new book! . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to futu...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min
My sweet friend (and book release twin), Ainsley Britain is in the studio today talking about her new book, Don't Date a BooBoo Dude. This is such an important conversation, y'all. We cover everything from dating well, to what the title means and why it matters, and a little bit of enneagram as well! (And FYI we talk a bit about abusive relationships. This topic may be tender to you, so I wanted you to know before you listened so you could care for yourself well. And, for our #miniBFFs, this sho...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Today on the show, we're celebrating the release of my new 100-day devotional Chase the Fun! My GRACIOUS, I'm excited for you to hear this episode. Fun Coaching is much like life coaching, but with a fun twist! I had the absolute privilege to help some of my friends (listeners like YOU) through some of the things that may be holding them back from finding the fun that's all around them. Meeting new friends and talking about fun - what could be better?! . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In ...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Live from the That Sounds Fun Coast to Coast Tour stops in Baltimore and Inland Empire, here are my conversations with Eddie Kaufholz and Bianca Olthoff. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun . Indeed: Indeed: Visit Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN to start hiring right now. Stitch Fix: Sign up today at Stitch...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Live from the That Sounds Fun Coast to Coast Tour stops in Columbus and Eastvale, here are my conversations with Micah Tyler and Danielle Walker. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Athletic Greens: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Live from the That Sounds Fun Coast to Coast Tour stops in Greenville and Philadelphia, here are my conversations with Paula Faris and Michael Wear. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun . Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to https://prose.com/thats...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Live from the That Sounds Fun Coast to Coast Tour stops in Phoenix and Denver, here are my conversations with Dustin Nickerson and Jamie Ivey. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Awana: Try one month of Talk About for FREE with special promo code TSF. Start today at talkaboutdiscipleship.com Liquid I.V.: Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you g...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Live from the That Sounds Fun Coast to Coast Tour stops in Marietta and Seattle, here are my conversations with Sophie Hudson and Jennie and Levi Lusko. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun . Indeed: Indeed: Visit Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN to start hiring right now. Stamps.com: Go to Stamps.com and sig...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min
